ES2839516T3 - A hinge for a window, a window that includes a set of said hinges, and a method of installing said window - Google Patents

Abstract

A hinge (10) for a window that has a frame (1) and a leaf (2), and that is configured to define a hinge axis (α) of the window, in such a way that said hinge comprises a set of components hinge including: a frame hinge portion (30), having a base plate (35) configured to join a frame member (1a) of the frame; a hinge portion (40) of the leaf, having a base plate (45) configured to join a leaf member (2a) of the leaf; a mounting arrangement (50), configured to help bring the hinge (10) from a supplied state to an assembled state, in which the base plate (35) of the hinge portion (30) of the frame is attached to the frame member (1a), and the base plate (45) of the hinge part (40) of the leaf, to the leaf member (2a); and a plurality of motion support portions (90), attached to a respective base plate (35, 45) of the hinge portion (30) of the frame and the hinge portion (40) of the sash, and configured to allowing the hinge part (40) of the sash to take an angle with respect to the hinge part (30) of the frame, wherein the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame defines a hinge plane substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis (α) of the window, in the assembled state of the hinge, such that the base plate (45) of the hinge portion (40) of the sash is substantially parallel to the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame, so that the mounting arrangement (50) comprises at least one mounting plate (51), configured to be arranged on the frame member (1a) , substantially in parallel with the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame in the assembled state, and at least one set of coupling means (53, 54) configured to engage with the corresponding coupling means (63, 64) of the remaining components of the set of hinge components (10), such that the coupling means of the mounting arrangement (50) comprise at least one receiving member (53, 54), arranged on the at least one mounting plate (51) to mate with a respective coupling member (63, 64) of the corresponding coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge, such that said engagement is achieved by moving the remaining hinge components substantially in parallel with said hinge plane to provide a releasable joint between the remaining hinge components (10) and the at least one hinge plate. assembly (51), characterized in that the first coupling member of the secondary coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge is a bolt (63) arranged on the base plate (35 ) of the hinge portion (30) of the frame, and the first receiving member is a slot (53) arranged in said at least one mounting plate (51) and configured to receive said bolt (63) by first sliding the bolt (63) into the slot (53) and subsequently rotate the base plate (35) of the hinge portion (30) of the frame and the other remaining components of the hinge (10) around the bolt (63) , in order to provide at least temporary retention of the remaining components of the hinge with respect to the at least one mounting plate (51), by which a secondary coupling is present to provide greater security against inadvertent release, and because a second coupling member of the coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge is a flange (64) arranged on the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame, and a second member of reception is a longitudinal groove (54) exists standing on the mounting plate (51), configured to receive said flange (64) by sliding the flange (64) into the longitudinal groove (54).

Description

DESCRIPTION

A hinge for a window, a window that includes a set of said hinges, and a method of installing said window

Field of the invention

The present invention relates to a hinge for a window having a frame and a sash, wherein the hinge comprises a set of hinge components including a hinge part of the frame, a hinge part of the sash, an arrangement mounting bracket and a plurality of motion support parts. The invention further relates to a window including a set of hinges with a mounting arrangement, as well as to a method of installing said window.

Previous technique

Basically, the windows can be provided in various varieties and include more or less complicated structures in order to allow the opening of the sash and to fulfill other functions, such as ventilation, while allowing the cleaning of the exterior of the glass from the interior of the building. Varieties include windows configured for installation on a sloping roof, of which a variety are pivot-type roof windows, in which the axis of the hinges is located in the center or offset from the center of the window. , and roof windows hanging from the upper part, which pivot for cleaning by means of an intermediate frame.

These needs are made possible by providing a hinge with a particular movement configuration, which, in turn, makes it possible to establish an overlap between the cover elements fastened to the frame and the counterpart cover elements fastened to the sash in position. closed roof window.

A very contrasted type of hinge is the pivot hinge that includes a guide on the hinge part of the frame, which cooperates with a sliding rail located on the hinge part of the sash. Such pivot hinges are described, for example, in EP 1038 083 B1 and EP 1781 883 B1, and are very versatile in terms of areas of operation and component adaptation. Examples of roof windows incorporating such adapted hinges are shown in the European Patent Applications published by the present Applicant EP 2770 146 A1 and EP 2770 149 A1.

However, as conventional pivot hinges rely to some extent on frictional forces to function properly, it is desirable to use an alternative hinge configuration in certain fields of application, where the desired movement configuration is provided. through a ligation mechanism. The use of such hinges, known as pantograph hinges, which include binding mechanisms, is traditionally most frequently known in the furniture field, but the use of such hinges for roof windows is also well known. Examples of the prior art include Danish Patent No. 114321, US Patent No. 4,446,597 and Applicant's European Patents Nos. EP 22657 B1 and EP 89813 B1, and co-pending International Application hereby, No. WO 2017/076416 A1.

Examples of prior art arrangements include FR 2 241 832 A, DE 90 16 313 U1 and US Patent No. 6,138,325.

Assembling a hinge that comprises a binding mechanism can be challenging, as the hinge part of the frame and the hinge part of the sash are inherently linked together through the binding mechanism itself. Subsequently, mounting the window sash to the frame can be cumbersome and difficult for a single person, considering that, during the window sash installation stage, the person performing the installation must hold the window sash in place and hold the hinge at the same time. The installation procedure is complicated by the limited space available, since it is necessary to place the set of hinges between the leaf and the frame, in a space that, for obvious reasons, must be as small as possible, thus restricting the degree of freedom. for transverse movements, that is, in directions perpendicular to the hinge plane defined by the base plate of the hinge part of the frame. On the other hand, once the window is installed, it is difficult to remove the window sash without involving more than one person, for the same reason mentioned above. Therefore, there is a need for an improved solution for installing a window, in particular as regards the attachment of the hinge to the window frame.

Compendium of the invention

With this background, it is an aim of the present invention to improve a hinge of the type mentioned in the introduction, as regards the general assembly conditions.

In a first aspect, this and other purposes are satisfied by the provision of a hinge having the features of independent claims 1 and 2, respectively.

By enabling the mounting arrangement with one or more mounting plates to be initially provided on the frame member, it is possible to achieve the facilitated installation of the desired window. A hinge that includes a Such a mounting arrangement thus facilitates bringing the hinge from a supplied state to an assembled state. The mutual coupling of the coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge with the coupling means of the mounting arrangement is easily accomplished, while at the same time it takes place only in a plane parallel to the plane of the hinge. In this way, no transverse movements are required to achieve the releasable joint. Additionally, the use of a pre-fabricated mounting plate allows for precise installation at all times, taking into account positions and tolerances. Furthermore, the provision of a mounting plate or mounting plates allows attachment and detachment without the risk of destroying hinge components or any part of the window when repeatedly attached and detached. This is because the mounting plate may have been configured to allow repeated attachment and detachment of the window without the use of any threaded or penetrating fasteners that will penetrate the material of the window itself and may cause breakage. The coupling means may have been configured without the use of loose fasteners. By avoiding loose fasteners, the installation of a window is made even easier, since the entire installation can be done by one person, without the need to look for fasteners such as screws, etc. This type of installation using mounting plates is especially suitable when installing windows in difficult working positions, as is often the case with roof windows. Since the window may be tilted at an angle and may involve working positions on the head, which are known to strain the back and neck, it is a great advantage that the installation procedure is facilitated. It is appreciated that the term "installation of a window" is understood to encompass the assembly of the various components that make up or form a window.

The definitions of ‘frame’ and ‘sheet’ should be interpreted as encompassing any structure that meets the requirements of acting as part of an openable window. Although the mounting plate of the mounting arrangement is described as configured for arrangement in the stationary frame, it is also conceivable to mount the hinge in reverse, that is, by attaching the mounting plate or plates to the movable leaf, or other frame. movable, and arranging the remaining components of the set of hinge components in the frame. The coupling procedure is then carried out in a manner corresponding to that described.

The expressions "remaining components of the hinge component set" and "remaining components of the hinge" are used interchangeably. In the present context, the term "remaining components of the hinge" encompasses any component that forms part of the hinge, excluding the mounting plate (s) and the parts associated therewith.

In a second aspect, a window is provided that includes a set of hinges, and, in a third aspect, a method of installing said window is provided.

Other presently preferred embodiments and additional advantages will be apparent from the following detailed description and dependent claims.

Brief description of the drawings

The invention will be described in more detail below by means of non-limiting examples of embodiments and with reference to the schematic drawings, in which

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a prior art window;

Figure 2 is an exploded front elevation view of a hinge of a first embodiment of the invention, shown in a position corresponding to an initial stage of an installation procedure.

Figures 3a and 3b are exploded perspective views of a hinge of the first embodiment of the invention, from different angles;

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a hinge of the first embodiment of the invention, showing the relationship of the hinge to the window frame.

Figure 5 is a view corresponding to Figure 2, of a hinge of a second embodiment of the invention.

Figures 6a, 6b, 7a and 7b are perspective views of details of a hinge of the second embodiment of the invention, from different angles;

Figure 8 is a view corresponding to Figure 2 and Figure 5, of a hinge of a third embodiment of the invention; Y

Figures 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b, 14a and 14b are all views showing details of the hinge of the third embodiment of the invention.

Detailed description of the invention

In the following, embodiments of the hinge of the invention, generally designated by reference 10. For reference, a window with a prior art hinge 10 'is shown in Figure 1.

Said hinge 10 'and other parts of the window which are also applicable to a window according to the invention are described in the present Applicant's published European Patent Application Nos. EP 2770 146 A1 and EP 2 770 149 A1, to which is explicitly referred to herein. Therefore, it is to be understood that the hinge 10 and the mounting arrangement according to the invention replace the prior art hinge 10 'on one or both sides of the window.

In a manner known per se, the window comprises a sheet 2 carrying a glazing in the form of a glass 3 and a frame 1. The window is intended to be embedded in a surface that is inclined with respect to the horizontal, therefore common, a roof, and the window will hereinafter be referred to as a roof window. In a position between the top and the center of the window, there is a hinge joint between the frame 1 and the sash 2. The hinge joint of Figure 1 comprises a set of two prior art hinges, of which one of the hinges is visible, 10 '. The frame 1 and the sheet 2 are each formed by four members, of which a side frame member 1a and a side sheet member 2a are indicated. The leaf 2 can be opened with respect to the frame 1, since the leaf 2 can be moved from a closed position, in which, for example, the lateral member 2a of the leaf is substantially parallel to the lateral member 1a of the frame, to an open position, in which the side member 2a of the sash forms an angle with the side member 1a of the frame. During this movement, the leaf 2 rotates around a hinge axis a located at the junction of the hinges. As indicated in Figure 1, the hinge axis a is located between a central axis and the top of the roof window, preferably in the range of 1/3 to 2/3 of the distance between the central axis and the top, more preferably substantially 1/2 the distance between the center axis and the top. Of course, other positions of the hinge axis are conceivable, for example in the center of the roof window.

Common to the types of hinge applicable in such windows is that various movement support parts are provided on the hinge, as will be described later.

To protect the interior and components of the window itself and to verify the weatherproof transition to the surrounding roof, the roof window comprises a cover, including flashing members (not shown), cladding and covering elements, of which a frame side cover element 1b and a leaf side cover element 2b are shown.

From a closed position, the user operates the window operating device. The operating device typically comprises a handle (not shown), attached to the lower blade member, and / or an operating and locking assembly including a vent flap on the upper blade member, with a locking mechanism for interacting with an impact plate located in the upper member of the frame. The hinge 10 exerts a moment on the leaf 2, and, in combination with the force and, therefore, with the moment exerted by the user who operates the operating device, the moment resulting from the weight of the leaf 2 and the glass 3, along with any frictional forces present. However, the opening operation implies that the leaf 2 is moved from a closed position to an open position as shown in Figure 1, in which the plane of the leaf forms an opening angle with the plane of the frame. Closing the window from the open position involves the opposite movement of sash 2. Sash 2 can be placed in a variety of arbitrary opening positions, such that sash 2 remains stable with respect to frame 1. Sash 2 it is also capable of being rotated through substantially 180 ° to allow cleaning of the exterior of the glass 3 from inside the building in which the roof window is installed.

With reference now to Figures 2 to 4, a first embodiment of a hinge 10 according to the invention will be described in detail.

When referring to the figures, the terms and expressions "up", "down", "up", "down", "top" and "bottom" are considered in relation to the way in which the figures have been presented. , that is, having the frame arranged in a lying position, with the covering elements facing upwards. A front view has been taken from the hinge and looking into the frame. Therefore, a view has been taken from behind, as seen from the frame towards the hinge. A longitudinal direction is, if nothing else is mentioned, longitudinal along the length of the frame member. It should be understood that the arrangement shown in a horizontal orientation does not have the normal orientation, as the window is installed on a sloping roof.

In Figure 2, the hinge 10 is shown in a position corresponding to an initial stage of an installation procedure. This position also corresponds to a delivery state of the hinge according to the invention. The hinge 10 comprises a hinge part 30 of the frame and a hinge part 40 of the sash, configured to adopt a certain angle with respect to the hinge part 30 of the frame. The hinge 10 is part of a set of hinges, of which the frame hinge portion 30 of each hinge 10 is configured to be attached to the frame side member 1a belonging to the roof window frame 1 (see Figure 4 ), in a mounted state by a mounting arrangement to be described in more detail, at a location chosen to provide the desired position of the hinge axis a, and the hinge portion 40 of the leaf is correspondingly configured to join the side member 2nd of the sheet.

As in prior art hinge 10 ', the base plate 35 of the hinge portion 30 of the frame defines a hinge plane substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis a of the window in the assembled state of the hinge, such so that the base plate 45 of the hinge part 40 of the sash is substantially parallel to the base plate 35 of the hinge part 30 of the frame. The hinge 10 comprises, on the other hand, a plurality of movement support parts 90, attached to a respective base plate 35, 45 of the hinge part 30 of the frame and the hinge part 40 of the sash, and configured to allowing the hinge part 40 of the sash to take a certain angle with respect to the hinge part 30 of the frame. In the specific embodiments shown and described, the motion support portions 90 comprise a tie mechanism that includes tie elements, springs, and at least one pickup element to provide the hinge as a pantograph hinge.

A mounting arrangement generally designated by reference 50 comprises a mounting plate 51 shown in the position it will assume in the mounted state of the hinge, see again Figure 4, on the side member 1a of the frame, with means of fastening which can be, for example, pins or pins 71, 72, or any type of threaded fastening means. The pins 71,72 are arranged in the corresponding holes 73, 74 of the mounting plate 51 and in the mounting holes 76, 77 existing in a recess 75 of the side member 1 a of the frame. Preferably, the pins 71,72 are arranged such that they terminate flush with an outer surface 51a of the mounting plate 51, in order to avoid collisions with the components of the hinge portion 30 of the frame. The outer surface 51a is the surface of the mounting plate 51 that faces in the opposite direction with respect to the side member 1a of the frame, such that an inner surface 51b faces the side member 1a of the frame in the assembled state. The base plate 45 of the hinge part 40 of the leaf is provided with corresponding pins (not described in detail).

The remaining components of the hinge 10 shown in Figure 2, that is, the base plate 35 of the hinge part 30 of the frame, the movement support parts 90 and the hinge part 40 of the leaf, with its plate base 45, are in a position corresponding to that which the sash (not shown) would have in this initial stage of installation, that is, substantially vertical. This position also corresponds to the delivery state of the hinge, in which these remaining components are all attached to the leaf. Therefore, in the delivery state, only the mounting plate (or mounting plates, if more than one) of the hinge is attached to the frame.

This initial stage is common to the first embodiment, the second embodiment (see Figure 5) and the third embodiment (see Figure 8). The elements having the same function or a function analogous to that of the first embodiment have been provided with the same reference numerals, to which 100 and 200 have been added, respectively. The principles of operation underlying the invention are therefore based on the following fundamental characteristics, referring now together to Figures 2, 5 and 8:

The mounting arrangement 50; 150; 250 has one or more mounting plates 51; 151; 251,252 arranged on frame member 1a, substantially parallel to base plate 35; 135; 235 of the hinge part 30; 130; 230 of the frame, in the assembled state. At least one set of coupling means 53, 54; 153, 154: 253, 254 is configured to mate with corresponding coupling means 63, 64; 163, 164; 263, 264 of the remaining components of the set of components of the hinge 10; 110; 210. The coupling means of the mounting arrangement 50; 150; 250 comprise at least one receiving member 53, 54; 153, 154; 253, 254 disposed on the at least one of the mounting plates 51; 151; 251,252 to mate with a respective coupling member 63, 64; 163, 164; 263, 264 of the remaining component engagement means by moving the remaining components of the hinge substantially in parallel with said hinge plane in order to provide a releasable bond between the remaining components of the hinge 10; 110; 210 and the at least one mounting plate 51; 151; 251,252.

In the three embodiments shown, a first coupling member of the coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge is a bolt 63; 163; 263 arranged on base plate 35; 135; 235 of the hinge part 30; 130; 230 of the frame, and a first receiving member is a slot 53; 153; 253 located on one of the mounting plates 51; 151; 251 and configured to receive bolt 63; 163; 263. It is preferred that, from the position shown in Figures 2, 5 and 8, the remaining components of the hinge are moved downward and that the bolt 63; 163; 263 is first slid into slot 53; 153; 253. Subsequently, the base plate 35; 135; 235 of the hinge part 30; 130; 230 of the frame and the other remaining components of the hinge 10; 110; 210 are rotated around bolt 63; 163; 263 to provide at least temporary retention of the remaining hinge components with respect to the at least one mounting plate 51; 151; 251.

It is appreciated that, throughout the movement, the respective planes of the mounting plate and the base plates of the hinge part of the frame and the hinge part of the sash remain substantially parallel at all times, thus avoiding movements. transverse perpendicular to the plane of the hinge as defined by the base plate 35; 135; 235 of the hinge part 30; 130; 230 of the frame.

Following the coupling of the coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge with the coupling means of the mounting arrangement, as described above, the window sash remains in a "safe position", since the weight of the sash is transferred to the frame through the mounting arrangement. Therefore, the installer is, in principle, free to release the window, at least temporarily.

However, greater security against inadvertent release is achieved if a secondary coupling is also present. In the first embodiment, a second coupling member of the coupling means Coupling of the remaining components of the hinge 10 is a flange 64 arranged on the base plate 35 of the hinge portion 30 of the frame, and a second receiving member is a longitudinal groove 54 existing in the mounting plate 51, configured to receiving said flange 64 by sliding flange 64 into longitudinal groove 54. Once flange 64 has been received within groove 54, the assembled state has been reached.

In the first embodiment, the mounting can be supplemented by using at least one additional independent locking device (not shown), configured to prevent unwanted release from engagement of the remaining hinge components with the mounting plate (s) in the mounted state. hinge. In practice this means that the frame part of the hinge is prevented from moving relative to the mounting plate when mounted. Locking devices may include one or more of the following: a key, a wedge, a hook and latch, and a spring loaded type locking device, or some other suitable arrangement that can prevent unwanted movement between the remaining hinge components and mounting plate. Alternatively, the mounting arrangement may include a snap-fit closure or a click closure of the suitable type. The snap-fit closure or a click closure may be provided by an elastically loaded stop. The locking device can be incorporated into the hinge or mounting arrangement in order to avoid the use of loose fasteners. The locking device may include a security feature built into the bolt and slot. For example, the bolt may be shaped and arranged to allow rotation of the bolt to lock within the slot. It is also conceivable to use parts of the window covering to lock the assembly of hinge components with respect to each other in the assembled state of the hinge. The person skilled in the art can devise examples of locking devices.

In the second and third embodiments, a second engagement member of the remaining component engagement means comprises a shoulder portion 164; 264, and the second mounting arrangement coupling means receiving member 150; 250 comprises an elastically loaded latch element 154; 254, provided with a butt contact part 155; 255 adapted to engage with said shoulder portion 164; 264, in the assembled state.

As shown, the elastically loaded latch 154; 254 is here joined to the mounting plate in question, the mounting plate 151 in the second embodiment, and a second mounting plate 252 in the third embodiment, by a pivotal joint 159; 259.

The elastic load of the hook element 154; 254 is specifically provided by a leaf spring 156; 256, and latch element 154; 254 includes a portion 157a; 257a spring coupling. As shown in detail only in connection with the third embodiment, the leaf spring 256 is received within a spring pocket 256a of the second mounting plate 252. Other means for receiving the leaf spring are conceivable.

The provision of the elastically loaded latch element 154; 254 ensures a simple, precise and reliable secondary coupling between the remaining components of the hinge and the mounting arrangement, such that releasable bonding is achieved in a 'semi-automatic' stage by rotating the sash relative to the frame during installation.

In order to be able to release the coupling in an easy way, the elastically loaded latching element 154; 254 of the second and third specific embodiments includes a tab portion 157b; 257b which acts as a handle to release the releasable joint.

A further detail of the hook element 154; 254 is the presence of a guide portion 157c; 257c. The guide part 157c; 257c is particularly useful during installation, that is, when activating the releasable joint and when the joint is released.

A difference between the second and third embodiments is that, in the third embodiment, the mounting arrangement 250 comprises a first mounting plate 251 and the second mounting plate 252 mentioned above. With reference also to the above description, it is evident that the first receiving member 253 is located on the first mounting plate 251 and that the second receiving member in the form of an elastically loaded latch element 254 is associated with the second mounting plate. 252.

Another difference is that the second mounting plate 252 comprises a cover portion 258 which ensures that the operating parts of the mounting arrangement are hidden from the user. In principle, the only exception is the tab part 257b, which acts as a handle to release the joint that is accessible to the user. It is appreciated that the arrangement of a cover part is also conceivable in association with the second embodiment.

The attachment of the respective mounting plates 251, 252 to the side member of the frame is ensured in substantially the same manner as with the one-piece mounting plates of the first and second embodiments, namely, by pins 271a, 271b, at the first mounting plate 251, and pins 272a, 272b, on the second mounting plate 252. Only the holes 273, 274 of the first mounting plate 251 are shown for the pins 271a, 271b. It is conceivable, for example, to form the second mounting plate 252 in one piece, as a molded part of a suitable plastic material, including the cover part 258 and the pins 272a, 272b.

It should be understood that locking and mounting may differ depending on the specific installation and the specific hinge. The hinge with the described mounting arrangement can also be suitable for any window, including roof windows of any slope and facade windows of any size. Also some different ways when possible use a hinge like the one described.

It should be noted that the above description of the preferred embodiments serves as an example only, and that a person skilled in the art will know that numerous variations are possible without departing from the scope of the claims. List of Balloons

1 frame

1st side member of the frame

1b element covering the frame

2 sheet

2nd side member of the blade

2b sheet cover element

3 crystal

1st realization:

10 hinge

30 frame hinge part

35 base plate

40 part hinge leaf

45 base plate

50 mounting arrangement

51 mounting plate

51st outer surface

51b inner surface

mounting arrangement coupling means set:

53 first receiving / slot member

54 second receiving member / groove

means of coupling the remaining components of the hinge component assembly:

63 first coupling member / bolt

64 second coupling member / flange

71 fasteners / pin

72 fasteners / pin

73 hole in mounting plate for dowel 71

74 hole in mounting plate for dowel 72

75 lowering

76 mounting hole

77 mounting hole

90 motion support parts

2nd realization:

110 hinge

130 frame hinge part

135 base plate

140 leaf hinge part

145 base plate

150 mounting arrangement

151 mounting plate

151st outer surface

151b inner surface

mounting arrangement coupling means set:

153 first receiving / slot member

154 second receiving member / latch element

155 butt contact part

156 leaf spring

157th spring coupling part

157b tongue part

157c guide part

159 pivot joint

means of coupling the remaining components of the hinge component assembly:

163 first coupling member / bolt

164 second coupling member / shoulder part

165 protruding bottom

173 hole in mounting plate for dowel

174 hole in mounting plate for dowel

190 motion support parts

3rd realization:

210 hinge

230 frame hinge part

235 base plate

240 leaf hinge part

245 base plate

250 mounting arrangement

251 first mounting plate

252 second mounting plate

mounting arrangement coupling means set:

253 first receiving / slot member

254 second receiving member / latch member

255 butt contact part

256 leaf spring

256a spring pocket

257a spring coupling part of the hitch element

257b tongue part

257c guide part

258 cover part

259 pivot joint

means of coupling the remaining components of the hinge component assembly:

263 first coupling member / bolt

264 second coupling member / shoulder portion 265 protruding bottom portion

271a spigot of 1st mounting plate

271b first mounting plate spigot

272a second mounting plate spigot

272b second mounting plate pin

273 hole in mounting plate for dowel 271a

274 hole in mounting plate for dowel 271b

290 motion support parts

hinge axis

Claims (12)

1. A hinge (10) for a window that has a frame (1) and a leaf (2), and that is configured to define a hinge axis (a) of the window, in such a way that said hinge comprises a set of hinge components including: a frame hinge portion (30), having a base plate (35) configured to join a frame member (1a) of the frame; a hinge portion (40) of the leaf, having a base plate (45) configured to join a leaf member (2a) of the leaf; a mounting arrangement (50), configured to help bring the hinge (10) from a supplied state to an assembled state, in which the base plate (35) of the hinge portion (30) of the frame is attached to the frame member (1a), and the base plate (45) of the hinge part (40) of the leaf, to the leaf member (2a); Y a plurality of motion support portions (90), attached to a respective base plate (35, 45) of the hinge portion (30) of the frame and the hinge portion (40) of the sash, and configured to allow that the hinge part (40) of the sash adopts an angle with respect to the hinge part (30) of the frame, wherein the base plate (35) of the hinge portion (30) of the frame defines a hinge plane substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis (a) of the window, in the assembled state of the hinge, such that the base plate (45) of the hinge part (40) of the sash is substantially parallel to the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame, so that the mounting arrangement (50) comprises at least one mounting plate (51), configured to be arranged on the frame member (1a), substantially in parallel with the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame in the assembled state, and at least one set of coupling means (53, 54) configured to mate with corresponding coupling means (63, 64) of the remaining components of the set of hinge components ( 10), such that the coupling means of the mounting arrangement (50) comprise at least one receiving member (53, 54), arranged on the at least one mounting plate (51) to engage with a mounting member (51). respective coupling (63, 64) of the corresponding coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge, such that said coupling is achieved by moving the remaining components of the hinge substantially in parallel with said hinge plane to promote provide a releasable connection between the remaining components of the hinge (10) and the at least one mounting plate (51), characterized by what the first coupling member of the secondary coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge is a bolt (63) arranged in the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame, and the first receiving member is a slot (53) arranged in said at least one mounting plate (51) and configured to receive said bolt (63) by first sliding the bolt (63) into the slot (53) and subsequently rotating the plate base (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame and the other remaining components of the hinge (10) around the bolt (63), in order to provide at least temporary retention of the remaining components of the hinge with respect to the at least one mounting plate (51), because a secondary coupling is present to provide greater security against inadvertent release, and because a second coupling member of the coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge is a flange (64) arranged on the base plate (35) of the hinge part (30) of the frame, and a second member of reception is a longitudinal groove (54) existing in the mounting plate (51), configured to receive said flange (64) by sliding the flange (64) into the longitudinal groove (54). 2. A hinge (110; 210) for a window having a frame (1) and a leaf (2), and configured to define a hinge axis (a) of the window, said hinge comprising a set of hinge components including: a hinge portion (130; 230) of the frame, having a base plate (135; 235) configured to join a frame member (1a) belonging to the frame; a hinge portion (140; 240) of the leaf, having a base plate (145; 245) configured to join a leaf member (2a) belonging to the leaf; a mounting arrangement (150; 250), configured to help bring the hinge (110; 210) from a supplied state to an assembled state, in which the base plate (135; 235) of the hinge portion ( 130; 230) of the frame is attached to the frame member (1a), and the base plate (145; 245) of the hinge portion (140; 240) of the leaf, to the leaf member (2a); Y a plurality of motion support parts (190; 290), attached to a respective base plate (135, 145; 235, 245) of the hinge part (130; 230) of the frame and the hinge part (140; 240) of the sash, and configured to allow the hinge part (40) of the sash to adopt a certain angle with respect to the hinge part (130; 230) of the frame, in which the base plate (135; 235) of the hinge part (130; 230) of the frame defines a hinge plane substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis (a) of the window in the assembled state of the hinge, being the base plate (145; 245) of the hinge part (140; 240) of the sash substantially parallel to the base plate (135; 235) of the hinge part (130; 230) of the frame, such that the mounting arrangement (150; 250) comprises at least one mounting plate (151; 251, 252), configured to be arranged on the frame member (1a), substantially in parallel with the base plate ( 135; 235) of the hinge portion (130; 230) of the frame in the assembled state, and at least one set of coupling means (153, 154; 253, 254) configured to mate with corresponding coupling means (163 , 164; 263, 264) of the remaining components of the set of hinge components (110; 210), such that the coupling means of the mounting arrangement (150; 250) comprise at least one receiving member (153 , 154; 253, 254), arranged on the at least one mounting plate (151; 251, 252) to mate with a respective coupling member (163, 164; 263, 264) of the corresponding coupling means of the components remaining hinge, achieving said coupling by moving the remaining c components of the hinge substantially in parallel with said plane of the hinge in order to provide a releasable joint between the remaining components of the hinge (110; 210) and the at least one mounting plate (151; 251,252), characterized by what the first coupling member of the secondary coupling means of the remaining components of the hinge is a bolt (163; 263) arranged in the base plate (135; 235) of the hinge part (130; 230) of the frame, and the first receiving member is a slot (153; 253) existing in said at least one mounting plate (151; 251), configured to receive said bolt (163; 263) by first sliding the bolt (163; 263) to the inside the groove (153; 253) and subsequently rotating the base plate (135; 235) of the hinge part (130; 230) of the frame and the other remaining components of the hinge (110; 210) around the bolt (163; 263), in order to provide at least temporary retention of the remaining components of the hinge with respect to the at least one mounting plate (151; 251), because a secondary coupling is present to provide greater security against inadvertent release, and because a second coupling member of the coupling means of the remaining components comprises a shoulder portion (164; 264), and the second member receiving the coupling means of the mounting arrangement (150; 250) comprises a elastically loaded latching element (154; 254), provided with a butt contact portion (155; 255) for engaging said shoulder portion (164; 264) in the assembled state. A hinge (110; 210) according to claim 2, wherein the elastically loaded latching element (154; 254) is attached to said at least one mounting plate (151; 252) by a pivotal joint ( 159; 259). A hinge (110; 210) according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the elastic load of the latch element (154; 254) is provided by a leaf spring (156; 256), and the Latch member (154; 254) includes a spring engaging portion (157a; 257a), such that the at least one mounting plate (252) preferably includes a spring pocket (256a). A hinge (110; 210) according to claim 4, wherein the base plate (135; 235) of the hinge part (130; 230) of the frame is provided with a projecting bottom part (165; 265) designed to interact with the leaf spring (156; 256). A hinge (110; 210) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the elastically loaded latch (154; 254) includes a tab portion (157b; 257b) that acts as a handle for release releasable joint. A hinge (110; 210) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the elastically loaded latch (154; 254) includes a guide portion (157c; 257c). A hinge (210) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the mounting arrangement (250) comprises a first mounting plate (251) and a second mounting plate (252). A hinge (210) according to claim 7, wherein the second mounting plate (252) comprises a cover portion (258). A hinge (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the movement support portions (90; 190; 290) of the hinge comprise a tie-off mechanism including ties, springs and at least one pickup member to provide the hinge as a pantograph hinge. 11. A window including a set of hinges (10; 110; 210) according to any one of the claims 1 to 10, comprising a frame (1) having an upper member, a lower member and two side members (1a) defining a plane of the frame, a sheet (2) having an upper member, a lower member and two side members (2a), in such a way that said sash carries a glass (3) and defines a sash plane, said set of hinges (10; 110; 210) defining the hinge axis (a) of the window. A method for installing a window according to claim 11, comprising the steps of: attaching the at least one mounting plate to the frame, attach the remaining components of the hinge component assembly to the sash, and coupling the coupling means of the remaining components with the coupling means of the mounting arrangement by moving the remaining components of the hinge substantially in parallel with said hinge plane.